Now at Howe: April 15, 2025 | | The library will be closed on Sunday, April 20 in observance of Easter. Our online resources are always available at thehowe.org. | | Howe Library Corporation News | |
Spring Soirée Tickets Now Avaliable | Join us at the Howe on Saturday, May 17th at 6:30 p.m. for the Spring Soirée, the library’s signature fundraising event. You’ll enjoy live music, catered hors d’oeuvres, complimentary drinks, and the company of friends and neighbors. There will be book-based raffle prizes, exciting silent auction items, and an opportunity to make a gift to support the library’s collections and programs. Childcare will be available for children aged 4-12. | | | | Still Time to Register for the 55+ Art Show | |
Attention Upper Valley artists 55+ and older: we want to see your artwork in the Ledyard Gallery! Register to share your work with the community this May in the Ledyard Gallery.
Learn More & Register
| | | Happy 125th Birthday to Howe Library! | |
Howe Library opened to the public on April 7, 1900. Originally located at 4 West Wheelock Street, we moved to South Street in 1975.
Stop by the cafe display case to learn about Howe Library's history. Then swing by the Information Desk to pick up a Howe Library bingo card. Complete a bingo and you'll be entered into a raffle for a Still North Books & Bar gift card.
Or View the Bingo Card Here
| | | In the Ledyard Gallery: Florabundance by Carolyn Begley | |
Florabundance is a collection of drawings and paintings of flowers and objects from local artist Carolyn Begley. This show is on display until April 30.
More Info
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White Dahlias in Daisy Vase
by Carolyn Begley
| | We have a full program calendar, which can be seen on our website and in the program listings below. Here are two programs you shouldn't miss. | | |
Phenology I: Plants
Tuesday, April 22
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Registration Required
Meets at the Dartmouth
Organic Farm Rain or Shine
Cosponsored with The
Hanover Conservancy
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Join Matthew Ayres, Professor of Biological Sciences at Dartmouth, for a discussion of phenology onsite at the Dartmouth Organic Farm. When will the leaves come out and the birds come back?
More Info & Registration
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Poop Museum
Saturday, April 26
from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Recommended for
ages 8 and up
Registration Required
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Learn, laugh and talk all about poop when The Poop Museum visits the Howe Library! At The Poop Museum, everyone learns A LOT, and some of the facts that are shared are mind-blowing! But The Poop Museum is also full of laughter because, well, our subject is poop.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult and be able to sit for the 1-hour program.
Register Here
| | | Thank You, Torch Family Capital | | | | Introducing Torch Family Capital. This Hanover-based financial planning and wealth management firm is a 2025 Howe Library Community Sponsor. Their support helps provide for new books, engaging programs, and popular digital resources that people of all ages enjoy. | | Please note that programs may be in-person, online, or hybrid. Some programs may require advanced registration in order to participate. Our complete program schedule can be found on our website. | | |
Read to a Dog
Wednesday, April 16
from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Register for a 15-minute time slot
More Info
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Legos at the Library
Monday, April 21 & 28
from 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Registration Required
Ages 5 & up
More Info
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Chess Club for Kids
Monday, April 21 & 28
from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
More Info
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StoryCraft
Tuesday, April 22 & 29
from 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages 2-5
More Info
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First Time Storytime!
Wednesdays, April 23 & 30
from 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages 0-2
More Info
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Storytime Stay & Play
Thursdays, April 24 & May 1
from 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages 5 and under
More Info
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The Poop Museum
Saturday, April 26
from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult and able to sit for the 1 hour program. Registration Required
More Info
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Save the Date!
Tween Drop-In Books and Boba
Friday, May 9
from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Drop-in event for ages 9-13.
More Info
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Chess Club
Wednesdays, April 16, 23 & 30
from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
More Info
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Hybrid: Reading Upwards!:
Notes on a Nervous Planet
Wednesday, April 16
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
More Info
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Drop-in Tech Help
Thursdays, April 17 & 24
from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Drop-in. No registration.
More Info
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Pages & Platters:
Chinese Enough
Thursday, April 17
from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
More Info
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Science Fiction Book Group:
Ascension
Thursday, April 17
from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
More Info
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Music in the Library: Footworks
Friday, April 18
from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
More Info
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Adult Dungeons and Dragons:
Session 1
Saturday, April 19
from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Registration Required
More Info
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Adult Dungeons and Dragons:
Session 2
Saturday, April 19
from 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Registration Required
More Info
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Upper Valley Traditional Music Jam
Saturday, April 19
from 3:00-4:45 p.m.
More Info
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Phenology I: Plants
Tuesday, April 22
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Registration Required
Meets at the Dartmouth
Organic Farm Rain or Shine
with Matthew Ayres, Professor of Biological Sciences at Dartmouth College
Cosponsored with the
Hanover Conservancy
More Info
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Hybrid: Strategies for Claiming
Your Social Security Benefits
Tuesday, April 22
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
More Info
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French Club
Wednesday, April 23
from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
More Info
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Hybrid: Graphic Novel Book Club:
Seconds
Wednesday, April 23
from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
More Info
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Hybrid: College Town Conversations: Ancient Egypt and the Secrets of Sacred Baboons
With Nathaniel Dominy, Professor of Anthropology, Dartmouth College
Thursday, April 24
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
More Info
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Bach Study Group
Friday, April 25
from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Please use the lower entrance
More Info
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Memory Café
Saturday, April 26
from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Registration Required
More Info
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The Howe Writing Group
Monday, April 28
from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
More Info
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Phenology II: Birds
Tuesday, April 29
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Registration Required
Meets at the Dartmouth
Organic Farm Rain or Shine
Cosponsored with the
Hanover Conservancy
More Info
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Hybrid: The Art of Reciprocity: Rekindling the Exchange of
Wild Affection
Wednesday, April 30
from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Cosponsored with the Hanover Conservation Commission
More Info
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Save the Date!
Online: Shakespeare Unrehearsed!
Sunday, May 4
from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
More Info
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Save the Date!
Phenology III: Bats
Tuesday, May 6
from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Registration Required
Meets at the Dartmouth
Organic Farm Rain or Shine
Cosponsored with the
Hanover Conservancy
More Info
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Save the Date!
Music in the Library: Joseph Stallsmith
Friday, May 9
from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
More Info
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Save the Date!
Calligraphy Practice Meet-Up
Sunday, May 11
from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
More Info
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Save the Date!
Hybrid: BLT:
Dayswork
Tuesday, May 13
from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
More Info
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Save the Date!
Hybrid: Horror Stories:
The Shadow Year
Thursday, June 5
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
More Info
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